Lakers Trade Rumor: LeBron James Grows Increasingly Anxious as LA Lakers Remain Quiet Ahead of Trade Deadline

The NBA trade deadline 2025 is fast approaching, and the LA Lakers are expected to make some signings to solidify their squad, which has been leaking points all season. The rumors and reports of Rob Pelinka aiming to bring Chris Paul and Zach Collins on board from San Antonio Spurs are all over the place. However, with little time left and no step has been taken so far, Lakers' star player LeBron James is losing patience and apparently vexed with the situation the franchise is in currently.

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LeBron James Not Happy with the Lakers' Situation as Trade Deadline Hovers

As per ESPN's Shams Charania, the forward duo of the Los Angeles Lakers, LeBron James and Anthony Davis are worried about the direction of the team.

"League sources told ESPN that James and Davis are growing concerned about the Lakers' ability to make significant roster upgrades with their two tradeable first rounders. James, a four-time champion, and Davis, a one-time champ, have expressed that they want the franchise to make moves to contend for a championship."

Sitting fifth in the Western Conference with a 26-18 record, the Los Angeles Lakers remain a formidable force, poised to secure a spot in the Play-in tournament at the very least. However, with their rich legacy and lofty expectations, merely making the playoffs won't suffice. The Lakers, their fans, and players alike, are driven by a championship mentality, and nothing short of a title will satiate their hunger for success.

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Why LeBron James is Frustrated With LA Lakers?

It is not hard to guess why LeBron James wants the Lakers to be aggressive with the transfers. Having reached the age of 40, King James does not have a ton of time left in the league. However, he is still playing at a high level and seemingly wants his hard work to reap results in the form of trophies. Howbeit, since Basketball is a team game, he cannot do everything on his own. He needs support and is thus is vocal about his demands from the management. Moreover, since the Lakers haven't won the NBA finals since 2018, LeBron James has every right to showcase his disappointment. Nevertheless, it is up to the Lakers decision makers to pacify him. Should they bring capable men before the trade deadline (February 6), then a reinvigorated and unstoppable LeBron James could emerge.